Definition

A machine that sends and receives printed documents over a telephone line, also known as a fax machine.

Example

I sent the contract via telefax to ensure it arrived quickly.

Conversation

Do you remember how we used to send documents by telefax?

Yeah, it feels so outdated now with email and everything.

I know, right? It's hard to believe people relied on telefax for important messages.

Totally! Now it's all about instant communication.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To send a document or image using a machine that transmits copies over a telephone line.

Example

I will telefax the signed contract to you by the end of the day.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you ever need to telefax those documents to the office?

Yeah, I did that last week; it was pretty quick.

I should probably learn how to telefax too, just in case.

Root Explanation

Telefax → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far or at a distance) and "fax" (short for facsimile, from Latin "facsimile", meaning make similar). The word "telefax" refers to a device that sends a document over a distance, making a similar copy of the original.

Memory Tip

Think of 'far' ('tele-') and 'making similar' ('fax') to remember that a telefax sends a document over a distance, creating a similar copy.

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